40 Years a Prisoner (2020)

He will never be free until his family comes home.

40 Years a Prisoner (2020) poster

A chronicle of the controversial 1978 Philadelphia police raid on the radical back-to-nature group MOVE and the aftermath that led to a son’s decades-long fight to free his parents. Through eyewitness accounts and archival footage of the escalating tension that resulted in the controversial confrontation between police and MOVE members, the film illuminates the story of a city grappling with racial tension and police brutality with alarming topicality and modern-day relevance.

Director: Tommy Oliver
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 110 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: John Jennings Boyd
Cinematography: Tommy Oliver
Editing: Tommy Oliver
Production: Confluential Films, Get Lifted Film Co.
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

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More Films by Director: Tommy Oliver
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 40 Years a Prisoner about?
A chronicle of the controversial 1978 Philadelphia police raid on the radical back-to-nature group MOVE and the aftermath that led to a son’s decades-long fight to free his parents. Through eyewitness accounts and archival footage of the escalating tension that resulted in the controversial confrontation between police and MOVE members, the film illuminates the story of a city grappling with racial tension and police brutality with alarming topicality and modern-day relevance.
Who directed 40 Years a Prisoner?
40 Years a Prisoner was directed by Tommy Oliver.
Who stars in 40 Years a Prisoner?
40 Years a Prisoner stars Mike Davis.
How long is 40 Years a Prisoner?
40 Years a Prisoner has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
What genre is 40 Years a Prisoner?
40 Years a Prisoner is a Documentary film.
Where was 40 Years a Prisoner produced?
40 Years a Prisoner was produced in United States of America.